Announcement iconContinuing Accepting Applications for Admission !!
for the Spring Semester of the Academic Year 2019/2020

General Requirements

 

The Deanship of Admission and Registration has opened receiving applications for admission at the Arab American University for Spring 2019/2020. The following table shows the offered programs and admission criteria:

Program

Admission Requirements / Teaching Location

PhD in Business
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of Bachelor and a Master degrees from universities or recognized academic institutions by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. One of the two degrees must be in a business-related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Master’s degree or 2.60 in the Bachelor’s degree or their equivalent.

and have an official valid GMAT score with (500) points or higher.

and Succeeding in the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus – Ramallah​.

PhD in Information Technology Engineering
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must hold a Master degree (or equivalent) with an average not lease than very good and a bachelor’s degree not lease than good in a relevant specialization in IT engineering.

and hold Bachelor & Master Certificates and Transcript. (certified by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education and scientific research).

and Pass the personal interview with the program committee.

and hold a valid TOEFL or IELTS grade not lease than 450 score in TOEFL exam or a relevant score in the IELTS exam. Or hold a bachelor's or master's degree from a university in a foreign country whose primary language is English.

Location:

Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus – Ramallah​
Al-Quds University Campus – Abu Dies
Palestine Polytechnic University Campus - Hebron

Application Form

PhD in Educational Administration
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must hold a Master & Bachelor degree with an average of “Very Good” in relevant specializations in education field from an academic institution of the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

and Succeeding in the personal interview.

Location:

Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus – Ramallah​

PhD in Physics
( New )

Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing, in Physics or any related field, from a recognized academic institution of the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, And pass the English placement test.

Teaching Location: University main campus in Jenin and University campus in Ramallah

For further information, Contact the the faculty of graduate studies at 04-2418888 ext. (1471 or 1472) or at 02-2941999 ext. (5) or by e-mail at (PGSataaup.edu) or (FGSataaup.edu) or to contact the Deanship of Admission and Registration by telephone 04-2418888 ext. (3) or Fax 04-2510814 or by e-mail (DARataaup.edu).

 

Acceptance Instructions
  • Applications are accepted at the beginning of the first semester every two years where they’re asked to read the application attached instructions.
  • The Arab American University accepts students in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
  • Holds a bachelor and master degree and the certificate should qualify the student to join the program.
  • The ability of choosing a program is also limited to the minimum score requirements in the bachelor and master certificate GPA.
  • Students with a bachelor or Master certificate other than a Palestinian, will have their averages computed according to the University Council regulations.
  • The average of the students with a Bachelor degree or a non-Palestinian Master degree is calculated according to the university's instructions
  • Students can fill the online application through the link (www.aaup.edu/apply)
  • To obtain the application from the Deanship of Admission and Registration and is filled manually, then the applicant submits the application to the deanship of admission and registration at Jenin or at Ramallah campus. (Apply for PhD in Information Technology Engineering)

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FROM STUDENTS
  1. Fill out and submit the AAUP Application Form
  2. Copy of the High School certificate (in Arabic or English) certified or equivalent by the Palestinian Ministry of Education
  3. Original copies or certified photocopies (English) of the academic certificates and transcripts issued by all universities and academic institutions the applicant has enrolled or graduated from to join the program and be certified or equivalent by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
  4. Three original recommendation letters (English) from professors or business officers addressed to the Arab American University and the University of Indiana. The recommendations must:
    • Holds the organization logo to which the referee belongs
    • Got the referee’s signature
    • States the applicant's (at least) triple name according to his/ her academic certificate
    • Mentions the name of the program (PhD in Business)
  5. Original experience certificate (English) if found
  6. Original copies or certified copy of the GMAT certificate
  7. Original motivation (English) addressed to the Arab American University and the University of Indiana, written and signed by the applicant to join the program. It is required to be as followed:
    • To be between one to three pages
    • Include the program's enrollment objectives, academic and practical experience, and the skills of the applicant
    • Clarify any inconsistencies, confusion or ambiguity between work and study, if found, in the applicant’s CV
  8. Writing samples of previous professional and research ones that measure the applicant written and research skills to join the program (English)
  9. Up-to-date resume (English)
  10. Original birth certificate or a duly certified copy
  11. Copy of the ID (local applicants) or a copy of the passport (international applicants)
  12. Recent personal photo (2 pictures)

 

Academic System and Student Load
The normal course load for a full-time student during any semester (spring or fall) is considered to range from 6-12 credit hours. Such a load allows students the opportunity to complete the requirements of the master’s degree in four semesters, except for Master of Business Administration (MBA)